Taylor 814ce Builder's Edition

The Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce Acoustic Guitar is a true masterpiece, blending exceptional tone, innovative features, and unparalleled playability. With its solid Sitka spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides, this guitar offers an expansive tonal range with brilliant highs, warm mids, and a resonant low end. The Builder's Edition series showcases Taylor’s commitment to craftsmanship and innovation, making the 814ce the perfect instrument for discerning players who seek both beauty and performance.

Featuring the V-Class bracing, the 814ce offers enhanced sustain, improved intonation, and more dynamic volume. The ergo-friendly beveled armrest and cutaway design provide comfort and accessibility for all types of players. Whether you're a solo performer, studio musician, or live performer, the Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce will inspire you with its rich, resonant tone and sleek, modern design.

Key Features:

• Solid Sitka Spruce Top & Solid Indian Rosewood Back & Sides: The Sitka spruce top provides bright, clear tones with excellent projection, while the Indian rosewood back and sides contribute depth, warmth, and a complex tonal palette, making this guitar perfect for a variety of musical genres.
• V-Class Bracing: The innovative V-Class bracing design provides greater sustain, more consistent intonation, and improved volume, ensuring that every note rings out with clarity and resonance.
• Beveled Armrest: The ergonomic beveled armrest adds comfort and accessibility, making it easier for players to navigate the guitar and reducing fatigue during long playing sessions.
• Cutaway Design: The cutaway body design allows for easy access to higher frets, giving players more versatility and freedom to explore a wider range of musical expressions.
• Expression System 2 Electronics: The Expression System 2 (ES2) captures your guitar's natural voice with excellent clarity, making it perfect for both studio recordings and live performances.

Specifications:

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium with Cutaway
• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides Wood: Solid Indian Rosewood
• Neck Wood: Tropical Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Body Length: 20"
• Body Width: 16"
• Body Depth: 4-5/8"
• Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: V-Class Bracing
• Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)
• Bridge Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Binding: Ivoroid
• Pickguard: None
• Country of Origin: USA (Crafted in Taylor’s California facility)